Chicken Fried Politics « Where Southern Politics are on the menu
Description: Annette Taddeo’s story is a testament to the power of determination, the importance of community service, and the impact of leading with heart.
Born in Colombia, Annette Taddeo learned the values of public service and resilience from her father, an American World War II and Korean War fighter pilot who bravely and proudly served our country and defended our democracy. When he was kidnapped by FARC guerrillas in Colombia, she moved to the U.S., working her way through college and ultimately building her successful small business.
Today, Taddeo’s small business, LanguageSpeak, has been named one of the Top 100 Small Businesses in Florida and one of the Top 500 Small Businesses in the United States. She knows firsthand the challenges affecting small business owners and the responsibility that comes when you have to make payroll each week.
In 2017, Taddeo made history as the first Latina Democrat to serve in the Florida Senate and was subsequently reelected in 2018 to a four year term. She quickly gained respect across the isle and a reputation as a stalwart against Tallahassee’s constant attack on Miami-Dade’s home rule. When Florida’s unemployment system collapsed during the pandemic, Senator Taddeo fought tirelessly to ensure Miami-Dade residents received their unemployment insurance checks. As the State Senator representing the Hammocks,
Chicken Fried Politics « Where Southern Politics are on the menu